Chef - Croydon

Lodestone House; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Free meals

Free on-site gym

Onsite free car parking

Free onsite swimming pool access

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Travel discounts (TUI, Expedia, etc.)

Discounts on groceries (Tesco, Sainsub

40+ cinema tickets discount up to 44%

Cash rewards for purchases

Wellness, mindfulness & exerciseclass

Share discounts with family & friends

5 days out of 7 work

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef De Partie on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) to create exceptional food experiences. You will prepare, serve and innovate, while upholding top hygiene standards and supporting the kitchen team.

You will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong English communication, and a proactive approach to menu development and customer service. This role is on-site in London.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in catering.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Hygiene certificate (level 2/3 acceptable).
• Able to lead a shift and manage kitchen operations.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.
• Assist with new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and cleaning responsibilities.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene and health and safety laws.
• Cater for large-scale events with 1,000+ meals daily.

Skills

Passion for food

NVQ Level 3

Team supervision

Chef experience

Food Hygiene

Flexible schedule

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Shift leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in catering

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Term time only
• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Term time only
• Free meals
• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car parking
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Working 5 days out of 7

We're currently recruiting an ambitious and competent Chef De Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
• Catering for ages 10 – 18 Plus adult staff body over 1,000 meals

Our Ideal Chef Will

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Min NVQ level 3 or up to 706/2 and above C&C
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working
• Physically fit for the demands of a busy kitchen
• Excellent communication skills – good command of English and written English
• Can lead a shift

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2710/C73101/52346967/SU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!